Delivery system having stabilized ascorbic acid and other actives

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides for a formulation manufactured by a process comprising: admixing at least one elastomer with a first dispersant to form a gel; admixing a second dispersant with the gel; and admixing at least one active, such as ascorbic acid, with the gel to form a delivery system with an active in the formulation retains its stability, functionality and aesthetics.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

1. Field of Invention

The present invention relates a delivery system with actives such as ascorbic acid that retain their stability, functionality and aesthetics. In particular, a formulation and related method of manufacture comprising: at least one elastomer; a first dispersant; a second dispersant and at least one active wherein the formulation forms a delivery system wherein the active in the formulation retains its stability, functionality and aesthetics.

2. Description of Related Art

The prior art shows that the most crucial problem with any water soluble antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid, is its stability in a formulation. In addition, these antioxidants or actives are crystalline or powder, and would feel like “sand” when formulated into a skin care or cosmetic product. Furthermore, the prior arts' teachings of incorporating these actives into anhydrous systems do not solve the problem. The “feel” of the skin care or cosmetic products using the anhydrous system is undesirable.

The present invention provides for a delivery system wherein the water soluble antioxidant retains its stability, functionality and aesthetics.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

In one embodiment, the present invention provides for a formulation comprising: at least one elastomer; a first dispersant; a second dispersant and at least one active wherein the formulation forms a delivery system wherein the active in the formulation retains its stability, functionality and aesthetics.

In another embodiment, the elastomer is selected from a group consisting essentially of Dimethicone, Dimethicone Copolymers, Vinyldimethicone Copolymers and cross polymers, Silicone, and combination and mixtures thereof. For purposes of this invention, the term “elastomer” is defined as any natural or synthetic material, including polymers, that is able to resume its original shape when a deforming force is removed.

In yet another embodiment, the first dispersant is selected from a group consisting essentially of Cyclomethicone, Isododecane, Hydrocarbons, Esters, Dimethicones, petrolatum, Cyclopentasiloxane, and combination and mixtures thereof.

In still another embodiment, the second dispersant is selected from a group consisting essentially of Dimethicone, Cyclomethicones, Hydrocarbons, Esters, and combination and mixtures thereof. For purposes of this invention, the term “dispersant” is defined as a liquid or gas added to a mixture to promote dispersion or maintain dispersed particles in suspension and also includes any material that is able to gel the elastomer dispersed in it while keeping its structure and stability over time.

In still yet another embodiment, the active is selected from a group consisting essentially of Ascorbic Acid, Epigallo Catechin Gallate (EGCG), Hydroquinone, Ubiquinone, Ubiquinol, Ferrulic Acid, Lipoic acid, and combination and mixtures thereof.

In a further embodiment, the formulation can be used as a product selected from a group consisting of skin care products, cosmetics, cosmeceuticals, pharmaceuticals and nutriceuticals. In another further embodiment, the formulation can be combined with other components and ingredients to form a product selected from a group consisting of skin care products, cosmetics, cosmeceuticals, pharmaceuticals and nutriceuticals.

In yet a further embodiment, the formulation further comprises an activator selected from a group consisting essentially of Water, Glycerin, Glycols, Polyols, Polyglutamic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, and combination and mixtures thereof.

In still a further embodiment, the formulation further comprises at least one anhydrous system such as bentone cyclomethicone gel with organic sunscreens. For purposes of this invention, the term “anhydrous” is defined as any non-aqueous (no water) or limited water containing formulation or composition.

In still yet a further embodiment, the second dispersant has a viscosity from about 0.65 to about 350 centistoke.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides for a formulation manufactured by a process comprising: admixing at least one elastomer with a first dispersant to form a gel; admixing a second dispersant with the gel; and admixing at least one active with the gel to form a delivery system with an active in the formulation retains its stability, functionality and aesthetics.

In yet another further embodiment, the second dispersant has a viscosity from about 0.65 to about 20 centistoke.

In yet another further embodiment, the process further comprises admixing at least one sunscreen formulation.

In still another further embodiment, the present invention relates to a formulation containing ascorbic acid, and the formulation comprises: at least one elastomer; a first dispersant; a silicone and ascorbic acid wherein the formulation forms a delivery system wherein the ascorbic acid in the formulation retains its stability, functionality and aesthetics.

In still yet another further embodiment, the present invention provides for a formulation manufactured by a process comprising: admixing at least one elastomer with a first dispersant to form a gel; admixing a silicone with the gel; and admixing ascorbic acid with the gel to form a delivery system with an active in the formulation retains its stability, functionality and aesthetics.

In another embodiment, the process further comprises admixing at least one activator selected from a group consisting essentially of Water, Glycerin, Glycols, Polyols, Polyglutamic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, and combination and mixtures thereof.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention that may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limits, but merely as a basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention. The specific examples below will enable the invention to be better understood. However, they are given merely by way of guidance and do not imply any limitation.

In one embodiment, the focus of the present invention is stabilizing, inherently, unstable water-soluble anti-oxidants or actives such as Ascorbic Acid (AA), Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), and N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG). These actives help to protect the skin when applied topically, by reducing the action of free radicals that can cause harm to cells. When the molecules are dissolved in water they also are open to oxidation, before they can be applied to skin. When the molecules are in their slid form, they are very stable. One option is to disperse these actives in an essentially anhydrous vehicle, however, the end product is not aesthetically viable for commercial purposes. The actives are crystalline or powder, and would feel like “sand” when formulated into a skin care or cosmetic product and therefore, undesirable to consumers.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides for a solution using gels. The selection of the gelling agent is critical. If the vehicle is too thin, the materials will sink to the bottom and the formula will not be homogeneous, and will not be able to deliver proper doses to the skin. If the vehicle is too thick, it will not apply evenly and the consumer/end user will not like the “feel”.

In a further embodiment, using a gel having a cream-like consistency is optimal. It allows the consumer to apply and enjoy the comfort and benefit of the therapy. In another embodiment, the presently claimed invention uses Elastomer technology to achieve the desired results. Dimethicon/vinyldimethicone crosspolymers have been used in cosmetics to create great texture and feel. Interestingly, when one of these molecules is added to the different elastomer gels, the combination is stable but is aesthetically undesirable because you can feel the scratchiness of the dispersed materials. Therefore the right dispersing agents must be used to not only gel the elastomer, but to enable the active materials to blend into the base homogeneously.

The present invention has shown that using Isododecane and Cyclopetasiloxane, and Dimeticone 5 cps provides for desired results. Although we recognize that there are other materials that could have a similar effect, to achieve the overall viscosity and texture for a finished formulation that has extraordinary aesthetics a second dispersant is used to fine tune the right consistency. Elastomers are silicone rubbers that have been used in many industries. The finished formula we have is cosmetically commercial and viable. It efficiently stabilizes the actives until they reach the skin. The water proof film that is left on the skin after it is applied, not only is silky smooth and desirable but helps to aid the penetration and keep the active in place, until it can be absorbed.

The following examples are set forth below:

EXAMPLE 1 Vitamin C Formulation

Phase A is weighed in kettle equipped with a high speed agitation. Phase B is then added to Phase A and mixed until homogeneous. Phase C is then slowly admixed with Phase AB and then mixed on very high speed. The ingredients and % of each ingredient in the composition is set forth below in Table 1.

TABLE 1 Phase: Ingredients: INCI % A IDS-5 Cyclopentasiloxane & 65.00 Polysilicone-11 & Isododecane B DC 200 5 cst Dimethicone 15.00 C Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid 20.00 100.00

EXAMPLE 2 Vitamin C, N-Acetyl D-Glucosamine & Green Tea Extract Formulation

Phase A is weighed in kettle equipped with a high speed agitation. Phase B is then added to Phase A and mixed until homogeneous. Phase C is then slowly admixed with Phase AB and then mixed on very high speed. The ingredients and % of each ingredient in the composition is set forth below in Table 2.

TABLE 2 Phase: Ingredients: INCI % A IDS-5 Cyclopentasiloxane & 59.00 Polysilicone-11 B DC 200 5 cst Dimethicone 15.00 C Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid 20.00 N-Acetyl D-Glucosamine N-Acetyl D-Glucosamine 5.00 Green Tea Extract Epigallo Catechin Gallate 1.00 (EGCG) 100.00

EXAMPLE 3 Green Tea Extract Formulation

Phase A is weighed in kettle equipped with a high speed agitation. Phase B is then added to Phase A and mixed until homogeneous. Phase C is then slowly admixed with Phase AB and then mixed on very high speed. The ingredients and % of each ingredient in the composition is set forth below in Table 3.

TABLE 3 Phase: Ingredients: INCI % A IDS-5 Cyclopentasiloxane & 93.00 Polysilicone-11 B DC 200 5 cst Dimethicone 5.00 C Green Tea Extract Epigallo Catechin Gallate 2.00 (EGCG) 100.00

EXAMPLE 4 N-Acetyl D-Glucosamine Formulation

Phase A is weighed in kettle equipped with a high speed agitation. Phase B is then added to Phase A and mixed until homogeneous. Phase C is then slowly admixed with Phase AB and then mixed on very high speed. The ingredients and % of each ingredient in the composition is set forth below in Table 4.

TABLE 4 Phase: Ingredients: INCI % A IDS-5 Cyclopentasiloxane & 82.00 Polysilicone-11 B DC 200 5 cst Dimethicone 10.00 C N-Acetyl D-Glucosamine N-Acetyl D-Glucosamine 8.00 100.00

Stability tests were also conducted over a six month period and the tests results showed no deterioration of the actives. The stability tests are set for the below in Table 5:

ICC STABILIZED ACTIVE STABILITY DATA Initial 24 Hour Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 6 CONTROL VITAMIN C 25° C. Water White Water white Yellow Dk. Yellow/OJ Dk. Yellow/OJ Dk. Yellow/OJ 50° C. Water White Sl. Yellow Dk. Yellow Deep Orange Deep Orange Deep Orange VITAMIN C J116.01 25° C. White Cream White Cream White Cream White Cream White Cream White Cream 50° C. White Cream White Cream White Cream White Cream White Cream White Cream Vitamin C Anhydrous System J116.02 25° C. Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige 50° C. Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige CONTROL EGCG 25° C. Slight Brown Slight Brown Dark Brown Dark Brown/Red Dark Brown/Red Dark Brown/Red 50° C. Slight Brown Dk. Brown Dark Brown/Red Dark Brown/Red Dark Brown/Red Dark Brown/Red EGCG Anhydrous System J116.03 25° C. Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige 50° C. Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige Sl. Pink Beige N-Acetyl D-Glucosamine Anhydrous System J116.04 25° C. White Cream White Cream White Cream White Cream White Cream White Cream 50° C. White Cream White Cream White Cream White Cream White Cream White Cream *Color Only due to natural coloration to EGCG and indicates no degredation or discoloration of formula

The present invention is not limited to the above Examples and Tables. Numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of the attendant claims attached hereto, this invention may be practiced other than as specifically disclosed herein. 

1. A formulation comprising: at least one elastomer; a first dispersant; a second dispersant and at least one active wherein said formulation forms a delivery system wherein said active in said formulation retains its stability, functionality and aesthetics.
 2. The formulation of claim 1 wherein said elastomer is selected from a group consisting essentially of Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymers, Dimethicone/Vinyldimethicone Copolymers, Dimethicone/Dimethicone crosspolymers, Dimethicone/Vinyldimethicone crosspolymers, Silicone, and combination and mixtures thereof.
 3. The formulation of claim 1 wherein said first dispersant is selected from a group consisting essentially of Cyclomethicone, Isododecane, Hydrocarbons, Esters, Dimethicones, petrolatum, Cyclopentasiloxane, and combination and mixtures thereof.
 4. The formulation of claim 1 wherein said second dispersant is selected from a group consisting essentially of Dimethicone, Cyclomethicones, Hydrocarbons, Esters, and combination and mixtures thereof.
 5. The formulation of claim 1 wherein said active is selected from a group consisting essentially of Ascorbic Acid, Epigallo Catechin Gallate (EGCG), Hydroquinone, Ubiquinone, Ubiquinol, Ferrulic Acid, Lipoic acid, and combination and mixtures thereof.
 6. The formulation of claim 1 wherein said formulation can be used as a product selected from a group consisting of skin care products, cosmetics, cosmeceuticals, pharmaceuticals and nutriceuticals.
 7. The formulation of claim 1 wherein said formulation can be combined with other components and ingredients to form a product selected from a group consisting of skin care products, cosmetics, cosmeceuticals, pharmaceuticals and nutriceuticals.
 8. The formulation of claim 1 further comprising an activator selected from a group consisting essentially of Water, Glycerin, Glycols, Polyols, Polyglutamic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, and combination and mixtures thereof.
 9. The formulation of claim 1 further comprising at least one anhydrous system, said anhydrous system is bentone cyclomethicone gel.
 10. The formulation of claim 1 wherein said second dispersant has a viscosity from about 0.65 to about 350 centistoke.
 11. A formulation manufactured by a process comprising: admixing at least one elastomer with a first dispersant to form a gel; admixing a second dispersant with said gel; and admixing at least one active with said gel to form a delivery system with an active in said formulation retains its stability, functionality and aesthetics.
 12. The formulation of claim 11 wherein said elastomer is selected from a group consisting essentially of Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymers, Dimethicone/Vinyldimethicone Copolymers, Dimethicone/Dimethicone crosspolymers, Dimethicone/Vinyldimethicone crosspolymers, Silicone, and combination and mixtures thereof.
 13. The formulation of claim 11 wherein said first dispersant is selected from a group consisting essentially of Cyclomethicone, Isododecane, Hydrocarbons, Esters, Dimethicones, petrolatum, Cyclopentasiloxane, and combination and mixtures thereof.
 14. The formulation of claim 11 wherein said second dispersant is selected from a group consisting essentially of Dimethicone, Cyclomethicones, Hydrocarbons, Esters, and combination and mixtures thereof.
 15. The formulation of claim 11 wherein said active is selected from a group consisting essentially of Ascorbic Acid, Epigallo Catechin Gallate (EGCG), Hydroquinone, Ubiquinone, Ubiquinol, Ferrulic Acid, Lipoic acid, and combination and mixtures thereof.
 16. The formulation of claim 11 wherein said formulation can be used as a product selected from a group consisting of skin care products, cosmetics, cosmeceuticals, pharmaceuticals and nutriceuticals.
 17. The formulation of claim 11 wherein said formulation is designed to be combined with other components and ingredients to form a product selected from a group consisting of skin care products, cosmetics, cosmeceuticals, pharmaceuticals and nutriceuticals.
 18. The process of claim 11 further comprising admixing at least one activator selected from a group consisting essentially of Water, Glycerin, Glycols, Polyols, Polyglutamic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, and combination and mixtures thereof.
 19. The process of claim 11 further comprising admixing at least one anhydrous system, said anhydrous system is bentone cyclomethicone gel.
 20. The formulation of claim 11 wherein said second dispersant has a viscosity from about 0.65 to about 20 centistoke.
 21. The process of claim 11 further comprising admixing at least one sunscreen formulation.
 22. A formulation containing ascorbic acid, said formulation comprises: at least one elastomer; a first dispersant; a silicone and ascorbic acid wherein said formulation forms a delivery system wherein said ascorbic acid in said formulation retains its stability, functionality and aesthetics.
 23. The formulation of claim 22 wherein said second dispersant is selected from a group consisting essentially of Dimethicone, Cyclomethicones, Hydrocarbons, Esters, and combination and mixtures thereof.
 24. The formulation of claim 22 wherein said active is selected from a group consisting essentially of Ascorbic Acid, Epigallo Catechin Gallate (EGCG), Hydroquinone, Ubiquinone, Ubiquinol, Ferrulic Acid, Lipoic acid, and combination and mixtures thereof.
 25. A formulation manufactured by a process comprising: admixing at least one elastomer with a first dispersant to form a gel; admixing a silicone with said gel; and admixing ascorbic acid with said gel to form a delivery system with an active in said formulation retains its stability, functionality and aesthetics.
 26. The process of claim 25 further comprising admixing at least one activator selected from a group consisting essentially of Water, Glycerin, Glycols, Polyols, Polyglutamic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, and combination and mixtures thereof.
 27. The process of claim 25 further comprising admixing at least one anhydrous system, said anhydrous system is bentone cyclomethicone gel. 